Waterton Lakes National Park has bumped its annual Knapweed Rodeo ahead to July 29 because a low snowfall and warm spring have caused plants to bloom early in Alberta.

Where do you look to protect biodiversity from the human footprint? One possible area is the Mobile-Tensaw region of Alabama, one of the most biodiverse states in America. But should the National Park Service protect it?

If you are looking for a less-congested trail to hike at the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park, where you can listen to birdsong, admire green meadows and colorful wildflowers, watch the antics of ground squirrels, and enjoy eye-popping views of Mount Rainier along a fairly level trail, then the Silver Forest Trail is the perfect choice.

Parks Canada is contributing more than $525,000 ($400,000 USD) to advance the Indigenous-led Westcoast Stewardship Corridor with First Nations partners on Vancouver Island between Victoria and Tofino.